Civil Engineer in Livingston

About GDG: GDG, as part of the Venterra Group, is committed to providing flexible and bespoke approaches to Clients, delivering robust and concise information, placing outcomes in context with practicable solutions, tailored to suit any project. The team consists of highly qualified engineers from a broad spectrum of engineering and science backgrounds. We work in an integrated fashion to deliver efficient investigations and design solutions. Our team of geotechnical and structural engineers provides advice to a wide range of projects including foundation, temporary works, earthworks, soil stabilisation design across the Energy and wider infrastructure sectors. Our range of clients includes employers, contractors, consulting engineers, independent checking services, forensic engineering and research & development.

Role Description: A graduate or design engineer is required to offer continued support to the work of the Onshore teams based out of our Edinburgh Office. To maintain our in-house expertise, we are looking for a hands-on civil engineer who can collaborate effectively with fellow team members and support our project delivery works providing high quality technical input. It is expected that you will provide high quality technical support to projects and be working towards chartered status.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Undertaking drainage, earthworks and infrastructure design using software packages such as AutoCAD 3D civils, info drainage.
• Technical Report Writing.
• Supporting senior engineers with production of:

• Design drawings,
• Design detailing,
• Specifications,
• Bills of quantity,
• Contract documents,
• CDM documentation.

Expertise required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to work on own initiative;
• IT literate with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project;
• Experience of AutoCAD 3D civils and info drainage;
• Understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations;
• A full clean driver’s licence.

Education/ Qualifications:

• Hold a University Degree in civil engineering.
• The candidate should be working towards chartered status in a clearly defined timescale.

Additional requirements:

• Candidates should also be highly organised and motivated individuals with effective communication skills, a good work ethic, and a commitment to technical excellence, personal efficiency, and career progression through Continued Professional Development.

About Venterra: Venterra is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry. Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle, including:

• Geoscience consultancy
• Environmental expertise
• Design services
• Project advisory
• Survey capabilities
• Construction support & back-deck mission equipment

By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, CAPE Holland, INSPIRE Environmental, Partrac and Ordtek, we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And we're not done growing yet, which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team. At Venterra, sustainability, safety, and quality are prioritised in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.

At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.